A Penitent Blogger

Mindful of my imperfections, seeking to know Truth more deeply and to live Love more fully.

Quid sum miser tunc dicturus? Quem patronum rogaturus? Cum vix iustus sit securus?
Recordare, Iesu pie, Quod sum causa tuae viae: Ne me perdas illa die...

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Discover the Priesthood

"While all the baptized participate in the priesthood of Jesus Christ, some men are called, ordained and commissioned to serve all God's people.

"Have you ever thought God might be calling you to the priesthood?

"The priesthood is a vocation. No man can claim this gift for himself, only those who are called by God, consecrated by the Sacrament of Holy Orders and sent forth to all people in service of the Church.

"The priest answers God's call by trusting God, striving for holiness and living for others."

from the Vocations website of the Diocese of Toledo